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Turai Shami Sliders

Turai and chana dal kebabs served on multigrain bread roundels – they are as delicious as they look This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Turai Shami Sliders
Main Ingredients Ridge gourd (turi), Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
Cuisine Fusion
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 1.30-2 hour
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Turai Shami Sliders

  • 500 grams Ridge gourd (turi) peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal) , soaked for 1 hour, boiled with turmeric and salt
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger , chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Green chilli , chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dried breadcrumbs
  • 4 Multigrain bread , cut into roundels and toasted
  • 2/3 Iceberg lettuce leaves
  • as required Ketchup mayo
  • 4 Cheese slices , cut into small roundels
  • to garnish Red cherry tomatoes , halved

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic, ginger and asafoetida, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add ridge gourd and sauté for 1 minute. Add salt and mix well. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and green chilli and mix well. Add split Bengal gram and mix well. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Switch the heat off, add breadcrumbs and mix well. Set aside to cool.
  3. Put the mixture into a grinder jar, grind to a smooth paste and transfer it into a bowl.
  4. Divide the mixture into equal medium sized portions and shape each portion into a kebab.
  5. Heat remaining ghee in a non-stick shallow pan, add kebabs and shallow fry on medium heat, turning sides, till golden brown on both the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
  6. Place bread roundels on worktop. Tear lettuce leaves and place on top of each. Drizzle ketchup mayo mixture and place a kebab on each. Cover with cheese slice roundels.
  7. Insert toothpicks with halved red cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.
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